Pope Leo XIV calls to "abandon violence" in his first Easter homily.

Pope Leo XIV presided over the Easter Mass this Sunday in St. Peter's Square, where he made a strong call for peace and an end to violence, in the context of the main celebration of the Christian calendar. In his homily, the Pontiff urged to leave behind "all will for dispute, domination, and power," in a global context marked by armed conflicts and international tensions.

The leader of the Catholic Church emphasized that peace cannot be imposed by force, but must be built through dialogue and encounters among people. During the ceremony, Leo XIV warned about the normalization of violence in the world and its human, social, and economic consequences, underscoring the need for a profound change in relationships between countries and individuals. In this vein, he made a direct appeal to those in power or armed, urging them to choose paths of peace instead of confrontation.

The message aligns with a pastoral line that the Pontiff has been developing since the beginning of his papacy, emphasizing the rejection of violence, abuse of power, and global indifference. Unlike his predecessors in the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, Leo XIV chose not to mention specific countries or conflicts, favoring a more general approach, but equally emphatic in his condemnation of war. This decision marks a unique style in his leadership, focused on universal messages and the promotion of peace based on reconciliation and dialogue.

This Easter Sunday ceremony corresponds to the first Easter led by Leo XIV since he assumed the papacy, consolidating a discourse that places peace, hope, and inner transformation at its center. In this context, the Pontiff also invited the faithful to reflect on their role in building a more just world, highlighting that true peace arises from a change in the hearts of people.